ROCKVILLE (June 17, 2005) --- Montgomery County Police Detectives in the Major Crimes Division – Homicide and Sex Section announce two arrests from their investigation into the June 12, 2005, homicide of Ezekiel Oak Babendreier, age 18, of the 10600 block of Radstock Court in Damascus.

The suspect who stabbed Babendreier turned himself into detectives late last night. Tristen Michael Bryant, age 18, of the 12100 block of Songbird Lane in Germantown, was charged with First-degree Murder, two counts of Armed Robbery, two counts of Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, and First-degree Assault. Suspect Davonte Odell Sharpe, who was armed with a handgun at the time of the incident, was taken into custody at his home late yesterday afternoon. Sharpe, age 15, also of the 12100 block of Songbird Lane in Germantown, was charged as an adult with First-degree Murder, two counts of Armed Robbery, two counts of Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery, and First-degree Assault. They are both being held at the Montgomery County Detention Center on a no bond status. A bond hearing is expected today at 1:00 p.m.

Through the course of the investigation it was learned that Babendreier and a male acquaintance were approached by three suspects in a chance encounter on Canterfield Terrace after the victim and acquaintance had left a party being held at a residence on Canterfield Terrace. The suspects were not guests at the party Babendreier and his acquaintance were attending, and it is believed that they were in the neighborhood looking for a different party.

The victims, who had left the party briefly, encountered the three suspects at the end of the driveway. There was a brief conversation regarding a party and drugs. Babendreier asked the suspects if they had marijuana available to purchase. The suspects indicated they had drugs in a car down the street. The victims confirmed to the suspects that they had cash. One of the suspects drove away at that time.

As they walked in the area of the 22300 block of Canterfield Way, the victims became suspicious when the suspects didn’t take them to a car. The third suspect, who had driven away, returned in the same car. Sharpe took a gun from the car and robbed Babendreier’s acquaintance of cash at gunpoint. Bryant produced a knife, and a physical struggle ensued during which Babendreier was stabbed and robbed of his wallet. All three suspects left in a vehicle described at the time as a black four-door sedan. It was later learned to be a black four-door KIA Optima.

Babendreier was pronounced dead from his injuries at an area hospital. The acquaintance was not injured.

There is no evidence at this stage of the investigation to indicate the suspects were known to either the victim or his acquaintance, or that this incident was racially motivated.

The investigation into the third suspect continues. He is described as a black male between the ages of 18 and 22, and was the driver of the KIA Optima.

Anyone who may information about this homicide is asked to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Crime Solvers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and/or indictment for this felony crime. In addition, the friends and family of Oak Babendreier have offered an additional reward of $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects responsible for this homicide.

New Jersey Man Murdered

Hispanic Woman Found Dead In Stairwell

WASHINGTON (JUNE 6, 2005) – Yesterday, at approximately 3:46 p.m.,  officers from the Washington Metropolitan Police Department responded to an apartment building located at 3132 16th Street, NW, after receiving a of an unconscious person in the stairwell. Arriving officers found an unidentified unconscious Hispanic female. D.C. Fire emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and found no signs of life. The women was transported to the office of the DC Medical Examiner, where she was pronounced dead.

The Department is withholding information about the cause and manner of death pending the results of an autopsy.

The case is under investigation by members of the Department’s Violent Crimes Branch. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099.

Gunman Kills One And Critically Wounds Maryland Man

Hispanic Man Gunned Down

New Carrollton Teen Gunned Down A Block From His Home In New Carrollton

NEW CARROLLTON (JUNE 6, 2005) – Yesterday, at about 9:30 p.m., 17-year old Chester Slaughter, of the 5300 block of 85^th Avenue, in New Carrollton, was murdered by a gunman in the 5300 block of 85^th Avenue, in New Carrollton.   On June 5, 2005, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the 5400 block of 85^th Avenue after a shooting was reported. When they arrived on the scene, officers found Slaughter lying on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound. Slaughter was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy. 

There are no suspects and a motive has not been established. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect. The investigation is continuing.

Shootout At Largo Six Flags America,

LARGO (JUNE 6, 2005) – Yesterday at about 6:20 p.m., three vehicles leaving the Six Flags America Largo parking lot engaged in a shootout. No one was seriously injured in the gun play. Prince George’s County Police Department officers responded to the 13700 block of Central Avenue for a report of a shooting. Three vehicles where attempting to exit the parking lot when an altercation took place between the occupants of each vehicle. An occupant from at least one vehicle drew and fired a gun. A passenger from one of the vehicles, an adult male, was injured by debris as one of the two vehicles fled the scene. He was not transported to a hospital.

Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s District II Investigative Section at (301) 390-2160. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect. The investigation is continuing.

Gaithersburg Girl Sexually Assaulted At Bailey’s Crossroads Toys-R-Us

BAILEY’S CROSSROADS (JUNE 6, 2005) -- On May 28, 2005,  a 6-year-old girl was the victim of an aggravated sexual battery at the Toys-R-Us in the 5500 block of Leesburg Pike in the Baileys Crossroads area. Sometime between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on May 28 an unsupervised Gaithersburg girl when a man she didn’t know approached her and touched her inappropriately. When he attempted to talk the victim into walking with him, her babysitter intervened and took the girl away. The victim did not immediately report the assault to her parents.

The  suspect is white, about 5 feet 8 inches tall with a skinny build. He was wearing black pants or shorts, a yellow shirt with no sleeves and a black hat.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or the police non-emergency number at 703-691-2131.

District Man Robbed At Gunpoint In Landmark Center

LANDMARK CENTER (JUNE 6, 2005) – On June 5, 2005, around 3:18 a.m., a 49-year-old Washington D.C. man was robbed at gunpoint in the Landmark area. The victim was in the 6200 block of Little River Turnpike, when he was approached by a man who took out a handgun and demanded cash from the victim.  After the victim gave the suspect his money, the suspect got into vehicle which fled toward Landmark Plaza. The victim was uninjured.

The suspect is black, in his 20s, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 140 pounds, black medium length hair, brown eyes, clean-shaven and wearing a white T-shirt with blue jeans. The suspect vehicle was described as a dark-colored SUV, possibly a Jeep or Ford Explorer.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477 or Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

Falls Church Man Arrested For Stabbing Man And Sexual Battery Of Woman

BAILEY’S CROSSROADS (JUNE 6, 2005) – Fairfax County Police Department officer today arrested 23-year old Abilio Martinez of 6006 Knollwood Drive, No. 3, in Falls Church and charged him with the malicious wounding of a Bailey’s Crossroads man and with molesting his female companion on June 5, 2005.  Yesterday, around 9:30 p.m., a few friends were standing in the 3400 block of Washington Drive in the Bailey’s Crossroads area. A group of about five men approached them and inappropriately touched a 40-year-old, Falls Church-area woman. When she began to defend herself, the men started hitting her. A 32-year-old male friend, from the Bailey’s Crossroads area, began to intervene but was chased and stabbed twice in the upper body. The male victim was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The female victim did not require medical care.

Martinez was charged with malicious wounding, sexual battery and simple assault. He was transported to the Adult Detention Center and is being held without bond. The investigation is continuing.

Springfield Woman Victimized By Purse Snatcher

SPRINGFIELD (JUNE 6, 2005) – On June 3, 2005, around 10:00  p.m., a Springfield-area woman was robbed on Backlick Road.  At that time, the 19-year-old woman was in the parking lot of an apartment building in the 5700 block of Backlick Road in the Springfield area. A man came up from behind her, pushed her to the ground and took her purse. She was not injured. The suspect jumped into a nearby car and fled south on Backlick.

The suspect is a Hispanic male in his 20s. He is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weights 160 pounds. He was wearing a red shirt, blue pants, black shoes and a white hat. He may have fled in a red 4-door, Honda Accord.
Anyone with any information about this incident or this suspect is asked to call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or the police non-emergency number at 703-691-2131.

Reston Bank Robbed By Thief On A Red Scooter

RESTON (JUNE 6, 2005) – A Reston bank was robbed this morning by a thief that made his getaway on a red motorized scooter.  This morning,  around 10:30 a.m. a man entered the BB&T Bank located at 2513 Fox Mill Road. The man implied he had a gun and demanded money.  A teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money.  The man fled the scene and was last seen on Pinecrest Road riding a red motorized scooter.

The man is in his 20s, between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 2 inches tall.  He has a thin build.  He was wearing a black bandana which covered his face.  He also wore sun glasses, a dark colored shirt and jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477 or Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

Homicide in Precinct 2/Woodlawn Area

WOODLAWN (JUNE 6, 2005)  - The Baltimore County Police Department today ruled the June 4, 2005 death of 35-year old Robert Jerome Johnson, Jr. of the 5900 block of Gwynn Oak Avenue, Woodlawn, a homicide. Johnson was found dead inside his home. On June 4, the Department received a call from a concerned family member after the Johnson’s car was found burned in Baltimore City. Johnson was found inside of his house when officers went inside to check the location. He was transported to the Medical Examiner’s office for an autopsy.

If anyone has any information about this homicide, please call the Baltimore County Police Department at 410-307-2020.

Montgomery Police Seek Help In Identifying Bicyclist Who Was Struck And Killed
DAMASCUS (JUNE 1, 2005) -- The Montgomery County Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision between a truck and a bicyclist resulted that occurred on May 31, 2005, at approximately 7:11 p.m., on Hipsley Mill Road in Etchison near Damascus.

A 1999 Ford F350 pickup truck driven by Jose Martin Contreras of the 26000 block of Mullinix Road in Mt. Airy, was traveling northbound on Damascus Road while a bicyclist was traveling westbound on Hipsley Mill Road, Contreras’ vehicle collided with the bicycle. The vehicles collided. The bicyclist was transported to Montgomery General Hospital where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. Contreras was not injured.

Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the victim. There was a bicyclist group traveling in that area at the time, but it is unknown if the victim was a member of that group.

The victim was a male, possibly Hispanic, between the ages of 20 and 30, with  a tattoo on his right upper arm of a rose with petals falling underneath it, and the name “Alyssa.” He was riding a gray model Look 585 performance men’s road bike. Anyone who has information about the victim’s identity is asked to call the Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit at 301-840-2435.

P.G. Police Identify Thugs That Engaged In Shootout With Officers

UPPER MARLBORO (JUNE 1, 2005) -- The Prince George’s County Police Department has identified four suspects involved in a May 25, 2005 commercial armed robbery and subsequent shootout with officers that occurred in New Carrollton, Maryland. They are:

·         . Mohamaed L. Kamara, 18, no fixed address

 Charged with Armed Robbery and three counts of 1^st Degree Assault;

·           Dewey Reginald Wiseman, 24, 3400 block of Estonia Drive in Bowie

Charged with Armed Robbery, three counts of 1^st Degree Assault, two counts of 2^nd        Degree Assault and Theft;

·         Marques Clark, 20, 3500 block of Ellen Court in Bowie

    Charged with Armed Robbery, three counts of 1^st Degree Assault; and

·         Zainab Haja Jalloh, 22, no fixed address

    Charged with Armed Robbery, three counts of 1^st Degree Assault

Investigators are looking into the possibility that the suspects may have been involved in several other armed robberies in the county. For more information, contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Press Information Office at (301) 772-4710.

Drunk Driver Crashes Into Police Cruisers In Manassas
MANASSAS (JUNE 1, 2005) – On May 28, 2005, two Fairfax County Police Department cruisers were damaged when a drunk driver crashed into them while they were stopped on Route 29 in Manassas after apprehending another drunk driver.  That day, at approximately 3:30 a.m., a Fairfax County police officer was conducting a traffic stop in the westbound lanes of Route 29 at Interstate 66. She arrested Ellen Boyd, 24, of 9937 Shallow Creek Loop in Manassas, for driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana. Boyd was later taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. The officer waited with a backup officer on Route 29 until a tow truck arrived. Both officers were forced to run from their cars when a 2004 BMW driven by Shivani Verma, 22, of 6315 Barnesdale Path in the Centreville area crashed into one of the cruisers. The impact drove that cruiser into the other one and caused about $20,000 in damages. Nobody was injured in the crash.  Verma was arrested for driving while intoxicated, taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Tipsy Driver Crashes Car Into Telephone Pole

MCLEAN (JUNE 1, 2005) -- On May 29, 2005, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Alexander Faludi, 19, of 1365 Kirby Road in Mclean, was traveling westbound on Kirby Road in a 2004 Volkswagen Golf. He crashed into a telephone pole near the intersection of Kellog Drive.  Faludi was arrested by  Fairfax County Police Department officers for driving while intoxicated and was transported to Fairfax Hospital for non life-threatening injuries.

Intoxicated Sterling Man Arrested For Hit And Run Crash With Motorcyclist

STERLING (JUNE 1, 2005) -- On May 30, 2005,  at approximately 1:30 a.m., Russell Dodge, 24, of 22941 Fontwell Square in Sterling, while driving eastbound on Route 50 crashed into a 48-year-old Lewisburg, West Virginia, motorcyclist who was stopped for a red light at the intersection of Route 50 and Waples Mill Road. Dodge then fled scene. Dodge was arrested a short time later in Fairfax City and was charged with hit and run by Fairfax County police and driving while intoxicated by Fairfax City police. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. The victim suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital.

Georgia Man Robbed At Gunpoint In Springfield

SPRINGFIELD (JUNE 1, 2005) -- On Wednesday, June 1, 2006, at approximately 3:30 a.m., A 44-year-old Stockton, Georgia man was robbed at gunpoint after the victim left the Mobil gas station at 6451 Edsall Road in Springfield and was walking to his car. Before entering the car, he was confronted by the suspect who ran up to him, brandished a handgun and demanded money. The victim gave the gunman his wallet with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect was last seen running toward Bloomfield Drive. The victim was uninjured.

The suspect is a black male, approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing about 170 pounds. He was wearing a short sleeve shirt, khaki pants and a black nylon mask.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or the police non-emergency number at 703-691-2131                                                                                                    

Trooper Arrests Man Wanted For Child Rape In
Tennessee And Finds A Shotgun And Drugs

JESSUP (MAY 23, 2005) – On May 19, 2005, the actions of an alert Maryland State Trooper on a routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of two men from Tennessee, one of whom was wanted for multiple counts of child rape. When the trooper searched the vehicle, he found a quantity of a controlled dangerous substance, believed to be PCP, a sawed-off shotgun and 100 rounds of ammunition and a handgun.

The operator of the vehicle, Clifford Eric Burgess, 26, of the unit block of West Belair Boulevard, Clarksville, Tennessee, was charged as a fugitive in Tennessee with eight counts of child rape. He was charged by Maryland State Police with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, knowingly transporting a handgun in a vehicle and making false statements with the intent to deceive. Phillip Michael Burgess, 27, of the 100 block of Fairville Street, Hamlet, North Carolina, was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, knowingly transporting a handgun in a vehicle and making false statements with the intent to deceive. Phillip Burgess is the brother of Clifford Burgess.

Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on May 19, 2005 a state trooper from the Waterloo Barracks, stopped a gold Ford Taurus for an equipment violation on I-95 at Route 175. Burgess, who provided a false name and could not produce proper identification, was detained and subsequently was placed under arrest. Upon further investigation, the trooper found two wallets, each of which held photo identification of the men in the car. A computer check on Clifford Burgess revealed a warrant outstanding since 2002 for eight counts of child rape in Tennessee.

Pedestrian Dies From Injuries Received In Silver Spring Collision

SILVER SPRING (MAY 23, 2005) – On May 18, 2005, Maria Esperanza Sanches, 45, of the 11200 block of Lockwood Drive, in Silver Spring, died from injuries suffered on May 14, 2005, when she was struck by a car while trying to cross New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring.
On Saturday, May 14 at 10:15 p.m., Sanches was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of New Hampshire Avenue. Sanches was in the lane next to the median strip when she stepped into the middle lane to avoid an oncoming vehicle. Sanches was then struck by a 1997 Chrysler van, driven by Claudius Casadeus Richardson, 50, of the 13400 block of Briar Path Lane in Silver Spring. Sanches was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and died from injuries received in the collision on Wednesday, May 18.
Anyone with information about or who witnessed this collision is asked to call the Montgomery County Police Department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit at 301-840-2435.

Silver Spring Man Arrested After He Threatens Ex-Girlfriend And Attempts To Make Getaway By Metrobus

SILVER SPRING (MAY 23, 2005) – On May 20, 2005, a Silver Spring man was arrested as he got off of a Metrobus, after he had handed off a handgun he used to threaten two people to another passenger on the bus. That day, at approximately 7:21 a.m., Montgomery County Police Department officers responded to the 12300 block of Treetop Drive in the Rolling Acres area of Silver Spring, after an assault with a handgun was reported. Responding officers learned that the suspect, John Mackwalter Barnes, 19, of the 8000 block of 16th Street in Silver Spring, went to the area to speak with his ex-girlfriend. When the woman’s brother confronted Barnes, he pulled a handgun from his waistband. Barnes pointed the gun at the brother and threatened to shoot him.

The victim told police that Barnes then fled the apartment and got onto a Metrobus. The responding officers immediately notified Metro that an armed man was on the bus and circulated the area of the bus route, attempting to intercept it. Officers found the bus as it pulled into the Silver Spring Metro Station, and saw Barnes getting off of the bus. Barnes was immediately apprehended. A passenger on the bus told officers that Barnes had taken the handgun apart while he was on the bus and had thrown the ammunition out of the window. Barnes then handed the passenger the handgun, asking him to hold it for him. The passenger took the gun, and then turned it over to officers at the Silver Spring Metro Station.

Barnes was transported to the Central Processing Unit and charged with First-degree Assault, Second-degree Assault, Concealing a Deadly Weapon, Carrying a Handgun, And Carrying a Handgun in a Vehicle. He is currently being held in the Montgomery County Detention Center on $20,000 bond.

Man Rams Woman's Car After Crash

WASHINGTON (MAY 23, 2005) – On May 20, 2005, road rage spilled over into a parking lot at 16th and Newton Streets, N.W. when a driver that had been involved in a minor traffic accident along 16th Street N.W., was followed by the other driver to a parking lot, was confronted by the other driver and, following a verbal and physical altercation, at least twice struck her with his vehicle. He then fled the scene in his vehicle, a late model Honda Civic or Accord. A 7-year-old male, whose identity is being withheld because he is a potential witness in the case, was inside the victim’s car at the time.

Metropolitan Police and DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel were summoned to the scene, and the victim was transported to an area hospital, where she was admitted in critical condition. Her identity is being withheld because she is also a potential witness in the case.

The vehicle is light green or turquoise in color, bearing a partial tag of “664,” state unknown. The driver then sped away from the scene. He is described as a white male, possibly Hispanic, with facial hair.

The case is under investigation by detectives assigned to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes Branch. Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to call (202) 727-9099 or the DC Crime Solvers Unit at 1-800-673-2777. Police also want to hear from people who called 911 to report the incident.

All calls to the Crime Solvers Unit are confidential and callers need not give their names. If information provided by a caller to the Crime Solvers Unit leads to an arrest and indictment, the caller will be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Governor Ehrlich To Veto Wal-Mart Tax In Somerset County

Signing Ceremony To Be Held In Princess Anne Where Legislation Would Have Most Impact

PRINCESS ANNE (MAY 19, 2005) – Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. conduct ed a veto signing ceremony at the Somerset County Circuit Court House in Princess Anne on Thursday. Governor Ehrlich vetoed HB 1284, the Fair Share Health Care Fund Act, in the county expected to most largely suffer from the passage of the bill. The Governor’s Office estimates that the bill would jeopardize the creation of 750 jobs in Somerset County due to the delayed construction of a planned Wal-Mart distribution center. Those in attendance included Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Wal-Mart Eduardo Castro-Wright; Department of Business and Economic Development Secretary Aris Melissaratos; State Senator J. Lowell Stoltzfus; Delegate D. Page Elmore, and Somerset County Commissioner President C. Samuel Boston.

Montgomery Police Officers Raid Four Underage Drinking Parties

ROCKVILLE (MAY 19, 2005) – Last weekend, the Montgomery County Police Department’s Alcohol Initiatives Section (AIS) raided four underage drinking parties, issuing the majority of citations to teens between the ages of 18 and 20. While the Prom Task Force continues its focus on drinking parties related to the current prom season, this is also the time of year when college students, many under the age of 21, return home and may be involved in drinking parties.

At 11:38 p.m. on May 14, 2005, officers went to an apartment on Frederick Road in Germantown, after receiving a complaint about a party. The host of the party was 21 years old. Seven citations were issued for Possession of Alcohol by a Person Under 21; six to attendees between the ages of 18 and 20 and one to an attendee under 18.

On May 14, 2005, at 11:40 p.m., officers responded to Gelding Court in Olney, where approximately 20 people were gathered for a party. Sixteen citations were issued for Possession of Alcohol by a Person Under 21; thirteen to attendees between the ages of 18 and 20, and three to attendees under 18. Two citations were issued for Furnishing Alcohol to a Person Under 21, and one citation was written for a Possession of a Fake ID.

At 11:45 p.m. on May 14, 2005, responding officers went to The Summerfield Suites Hotel at 200 Skidmore Avenue in Gaithersburg, after a party was reported. Eight citations were issued for Possession of Alcohol by a Person Under 21; six to attendees between the ages of 18 and 20, and two to attendees under 18.

On May 15, 2005, at 12:50 a.m., officers responded to Madison House Street in Olney after a complaint was received about a loud party. The party was being hosted by a 25-year-old and was attended by approximately 30 people. Eleven citations were issued for Possession of Alcohol by a Person Under 21, all between the ages of 18 and 20, and one citation was issued for Furnishing Alcohol to a Person Under 21.

Many young people drink while they are attending college, and continue that practice when school is out. Parents may allow more independence to college-age students and post-high school graduates; keeping less close of a watch on their social activities. It is unlawful for young people between the ages of 18 and 20 to possess and use of alcohol. It is illegal to host a party where alcohol is consumed by anyone under 21 and it is illegal to furnish alcohol to anyone under 21. For a first offense, the host of the party and/or person furnishing the alcohol to attendees under 21 is subject to a penalty of up to $500 for each person under 21 in attendance. Second or subsequent offenses are punishable by a fine of up to $1000 for each person under 21 in attendance where alcohol is present. On July 1, 2005, the fines will increase by $500 each.

Detectives Seek Clues In Homicide At Benning Road Gas Station

Homicide On Jefferson Street In Chillum

CHILLUM (MAY 19, 2005) -- The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a May 17, 2005 homicide in Chillum.. That day, at approximately 8:00 a.m., officers went to the 1400 block of Jefferson Street after receiving a report of an unresponsive person in a vehicle. Upon their arrival, they found 51-year-old Allan Moss, of the 1400 block of Jefferson Street, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to a local hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. His body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Washington, D.C. There are no detailed descriptions of the suspect(s) and a motive has not been established.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect. The investigation is continuing.

CHANTILLY (MAY 19, 2005) – The Fairfax County Police Department yesterday announced the arrest of Donald Roper, 39, of 5518 Leavells Crossing Drive in Fredericksburg, for a November 1991 sexual assault in the Chantilly area. He was arrested on May 6, 2005 and charged with rape, two counts of sodomy, abduction with the intent to defile and robbery. He was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and held without bond.

On November 2, 1991, at about 4:00 a.m., a 19-year-old Chantilly-area woman was sexually assaulted in the 13000 block of Blueberry Lane while walking near the Shenandoah Crossing Apartments. The victim was approached by two men who forced her back into her car. Once in the vehicle, the men sexually assaulted her and robbed her of an undisclosed amount of money. She was transported to the hospital for non life threatening injuries.

The suspects were described as black men between the ages of 18 and 25. One of them was approximately 5 feet eight inches tall and weighed between 185 and 200 pounds. The second man was approximately 6 feet tall and about 175 pounds.

DNA evidence collected in 1991 recently was resubmitted to the Virginia Division of Forensic Sciences. DNA, was found to be from a person other than the victim and was entered into the Virginia DNA Databank. A comparison search in the databank matched Roper as the contributor of the DNA. The investigation continues.

Shot in the Head Till Dead

Arrest Made For Homicide Of Thief During Attempted Robbery Where Victim Shot At Robbers

FAIRFAX (MAY 13, 2005) – On May 10, 2005, Fairfax County Police Department officers arrested Aaron Marcus Dugo, 26, of 4916 McFarland Drive in the Fairfax area on several charges of indecent exposure and of peeping into an occupied.On Saturday, July 17, 2004, around 4 a.m., a 34-year-old Clifton-area woman heard several knocks on her home window in the 13600 block of Wildflower Lane. When she looked toward the noise, she saw a man exposing himself. Following an investigation, detectives to charged Dugo with one count of indecent exposure and one count of peeping into an occupied dwelling. Dugo also was charged with exposing himself to a 28-year-old woman in the Centreville area on Saturday, November 6, 2004, around 3 a.m., in the 6100 block of Hoskins Hollow Circle. At that time, a woman heard knocking at her door. The man at the door asked for someone who did not live there and then exposed himself.

GREENBELT (MAY 13, 2005) – A three-story apartment building was damaged by a fire that occurred at about 10:45 p.m., on May 12, 2005. Fire/EMS units from the West Lanham Hills/Greenbelt area responded to 8533 Greenbelt Road in the Brittany Place Apartments. A fire in an apartment on the ground level quickly spread to the second and third floors on the exterior of the building and eventually extended into the roof area. Although a precautionary second alarm was sounded, the initial arriving units were able to put the fire out within 15 minutes. Eleven occupants have been displaced as a result of the fire and are being assisted by the County’s Office of Emergency Management. Fire loss is estimated at $150,000 and Fire Investigators determined the cause to be unattended incense ignited nearby combustibles. No injuries were reported.

Fairfax Police Had Clear View Burglar In The Act Of Burglarizing Clear View Elementary School

HERNDON (MAY 13, 2005) – On May 11, 2005, Fairfax County Police Department officers arrested a burglar at a Fairfax County school in the Herndon area. That day, at approximately 3:30 a.m., police responded to an alarm at Clearview Elementary School, located at 12635 Builders Road. Officers heard noises from one of the trailers and announced themselves. Eduardo Bladimir Martinez-Argueta, 19, of 6935 Westlawn Avenue in the Falls Church area, exited the trailer. He was arrested and charged with burglary and possession of burglarious tools. Martinez-Argueta was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where he was held on a $5,000 bond.

FALLS CHURCH (MAY 13, 2005) – The Fairfax County Police Department needs help in finding a missing woman. Essie Abrams, 69, has been missing since May 12, 2005,at approximately 5:00 p.m. Ms. Abrams was last seen at her home in the Falls Church area. Police and her family are concerned for her safety because she suffers from dementia.

She is described as a black woman, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, about 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing jeans and a red jacket with a leopard print purse.

Anyone with information on Ms. Abrams’ whereabouts is asked to call police at 703-691-2131. Callers may remain anonymous.

Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

BALTIOMRE (MAY 11, 2005) – On May 10, 2005, standing beneath the Thurgood Marshall Memorial Statue, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., signed into law HB 189, sponsored by Delegate Emmett C. Burns, Jr., renaming Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Marshall, a Baltimore native, was a pioneering black civil rights lawyer and was the first African American named to the United States Supreme Court.
"Thurgood Marshall had a well-deserved reputation of giving voice to the voiceless," said Governor Ehrlich. "Today, we give a new name to an airport that serves hundreds of millions every year. This is an historic day for Maryland and a proud day for the family, friends and colleagues of Thurgood Marshall."
Thurgood Marshall was born in Baltimore , Maryland, on July 2, 1908. In 1954, he argued against school segregation before the U.S. Supreme Court in the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. He was the first African American chosen for the U.S. Supreme Court in 1967. Justice Marshall served on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1967 to 1991. Justice Marshall died on January 24, 1993. "Thurgood Marshall was an extraordinary man, leader, and a great American," said Lt. Governor Steele. "With this tremendous honor, Marylanders and airport visitors from around the world will have the opportunity to reflect on Thurgood Marshall's life and legacy."  

DNR Announces Contest Where Anglers Can Win $1 Million In The First Major State-Sponsored Fishing Tournament In More Than 20 Years

"Maryland $1,000,000 Fishing Challenge" will run June 3 through July 18

ANNAPOLIS (MAY 11, 2005) —Take note Maryland anglers: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) yesterday announced that it will be hosting its first major sportfishing tournament in more than 20 years. The Maryland $1,000,000 Fishing Challenge will run from sunup on Friday, June 3 to sundown on Monday, July 18, and is sponsored by Boater’s World and the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED). Through the Maryland $1,000,000 Fishing Challenge, DNR hopes to demonstrate the productivity, diversity and value of its fisheries resources, while at the same time generating excitement for fishing in Maryland.

"It’s amazing what people will do, eat or perform for a million dollars these days – just watch any of the reality television shows," said C. Ronald Franks, DNR Secretary. "We thought offering people the chance to win $1 million while doing something as fun and close to home as fishing on the Bay would be the perfect way for them to seize the day in Maryland."

The Maryland $1,000,000 Fishing Challenge is open to everyone who is legally licensed to fish in Maryland, fishing in one of Maryland’s License Free Fishing Areas, or fishing on one of Maryland’s three Free Fishing Days (June 4, 11 and July 4). There is no registration required, no fee to participate and no age restrictions. Youth anglers are encouraged to try and catch one of hundreds of tagged striped bass, Atlantic croaker, largemouth bass and white perch that will be released into the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Anglers who catch one of the specially tagged fish will be entered into a drawing to play for the $1 million prize on Saturday, July 23. Individual fish may also be worth an immediate prize.

"It's the fun and excitement that draws fishermen to fishing tournaments, as well as the pride of catching a big fish and the thrill of winning big money. Having a chance to win $1 million is indescribable for a fisherman," said Jay Jolly, Vice President of Boater's World Marine Centers. "We are thrilled to be sponsoring such an innovative and unique fishing tournament.
Each year our company sponsors over 100 tournaments across the country because they get fishermen to go fishing. The Maryland $1,000,000 Fishing Challenge will be one of our biggest events of the year and is guaranteed to get fishermen out on the water."

Sport fishing tournaments have a long tradition on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The vast majority of these tournaments have been privately sponsored. Some are held for fun, others to challenge skill and ability, and still others for the chance to compete for prizes and money. Anglers may remember the Catch a Fortune Contest or Governor’s Cup Challenge of the 1980s – a few may recall "Diamond Jim," which offered a cash prize of $25,000 in the late 1950s. These contests were highly popular, and the concept of a contest for a big money fish is even more appealing today.

"Fishing is an important recreational opportunity for our visitors and residents to enjoy. We look forward to many more visitors ‘Seizing the Day Off’ to enjoy not only fishing, but the many great other recreational opportunities that Maryland has to offer," said Dennis M. Castleman, Assistant Secretary of Tourism, Film and the Arts.

DNR has created a special content area on its DNR Online website for the Maryland $1,000,000 Fishing Challenge, http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/fish4cash/ that includes everything from contest rules and FAQs, to how and where to fish in Maryland and why it’s important to use circle hooks. In addition, bait and tackle and other fishing-related businesses are encouraged to be a part of the Challenge by becoming fish sponsors. Anyone interested can also find that information on the Challenge web page.

Landover Man Arrested And Charged With The Murder Of His 4-Year Child

LANDOVER (MAY 11, 2005) --The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on May 7, 2005, at approximately 10:15 p.m., in Landover. At that time, officers responded to Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly to investigate the death of a four-year-old Landover child. The child’s body was then transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland for an autopsy. On May 9, 2005, that office ruled the cause of death blunt force trauma and it was classified as a homicide.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the child, identified as Demarcus Williams, 4, of the 7200 block of East Ridge Drive, was brought to the hospital by his father. With further investigation, the father, identified as Eric Michael Gibson, 29, also of the 7200 block of East Ridge Drive, was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder.

Anyone with further information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. The investigation is continuing.

Police Seek Witnesses In Central Avenue Homicide Where Victim Was Knocked Into Path Of Metrobus

DISTRICT HEIGHTS (MAY 11, 2005) -- The Prince George’s County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in investigating a May 2, 2005, homicide that occurred in District Heights.

On May 2, 2005, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the 6800 block of Central Avenue after an assault was reported. Witnesses told officers that they saw several suspects assaulting the victim. During the assault, the victim was struck with enough force to propel him into the path of a Metro bus that was traveling on Central Avenue. The victim suffered serious head injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital where he was admitted. The suspects fled the area. The motive for the assault has not yet been established.

On May 6, 2005, the victim died as a result of his injuries. He has been identified as 41-year-old Robert Dewan Walker, Jr. of Capitol Heights, Maryland.

Investigators are asking for anyone who might have witnessed this incident or has further information about this homicide to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect. The investigation is continuing.

Victim Identified In Homicide On Allentown Road In Camp Springs, Maryland

CAMP SPRINGS (MAY 11, 2005) -- The Prince George’s County Police Department has identified the victim of the May 6, 2005 homicide as 21 year old Christopher Shantee Parker, of the 5900 block of Fisher Road in Temple Hills, Maryland. On May 6, 2005, at approximately 3:35 a.m., officers responded to the 6300 block of Allentown Road after a suspicious vehicle was reported. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered the victim, an adult male, inside of the vehicle with gunshot wounds to the upper body. His body was transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Baltimore, Maryland for an autopsy. There are no suspects and a motive has not been established.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect. The investigation is continuing.

Missing Hyattsville Man Located

HYATTSVILLE (MAY 11, 2005) -- The Prince George’s County Police Department has located John Toliver, a 69-year old man missing from Hyattsville, Maryland. Mr. Toliver was returned home in good condition.

Homicide on Fulton Avenue in Glenarden

GLENARDEN (MAY 11, 2005) -- The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on May 10, 2005, at approximately 12:52 a.m. in Glenarden.

At that time, officers responded to the area of Glenarden Parkway and Brightseat Road after gunshots were reported. When officers arrived on the scene, they were unable to locate the source of the gunshots.

Preliminary investigation revealed that friends of the victim,21-year-old Deyon Frances Wilson, of the 8600 block of Johnson Avenue in Glenarden, transported him to Prince George’s Hospital Center for a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was pronounced dead 1:30 a.m.; his body was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland for an autopsy.

There are no suspects and a motive has not been established. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect. The investigation is continuing.

The Prince George’s County Police Department Is Investigating Homicide At Bladensburg Motel
BLADENSBURG (MAY 11, 2005) -- On May 8, 2005, at approximately 5:26 a.m., officers responded to the 3900 block of 62nd Avenue after a knifing was reported. When officers arrived on the scene, they found 71-year-old Alfonso Wendell Jackson, of the 80 block of Joyceton Terrace in Upper Marlboro, inside a motel room with multiple stab wounds to the upper body. Jackson was pronounced dead at 5:58 a.m. at Prince George’s Hospital Center. Preliminary investigation revealed that three unknown suspects entered the room and began assaulting the victim’s female friend. When Jackson came to her aid, one of the suspects stabbed him multiple times. The suspects then fled the area in an unknown direction. There are no detailed descriptions of the suspects and a motive has not been established. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect. The investigation is continuing.

 Clinton Man Sought By Fairfax Police After He Fails To Appear For Rape Hearing

FAIRFAX (MAY 11, 2005) -- Fairfax County Crime Solvers is asking for the public’s assistance in finding Glenn Mitchell, a Clinton man charged with rape, robbery, forcible sodomy and burglary after he failed to appear for an April court date.

On August 16, 2004, Glenn A. Mitchell, 57, of 7506 Milligan Lane in Clinton, Maryland, was indicted by grand jury for rape, forcible sodomy, robbery and burglary. Mitchell failed to appear for his April 4, 2005 court date. He is now wanted by the Fairfax County Police Department for failing to appear in court.

Using DNA testing, Fairfax County Police arrested Mitchell in August of 2004 for a 1981 rape case. On May 2, 1981, around 1:00 a.m., a 21-year-old woman was awakened in her bed by a man who had broken into her home, located in the 7000 block of Evanston Road in the Springfield area. The man forcibly raped and sodomized the victim, and stole numerous items from the home. Evidence collected in 1981 was re-submitted to the Virginia Division of Forensic Science and a match was made in the Virginia DNA Databank.

Anyone with information on Mitchell’s whereabouts is asked to call Fairfax County Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A $1,000 cash reward of will be paid for information which leads to his arrest. As always, callers never have to give their names or appear in court.

Boozing Driver Causes Multiple Crashes In Reston

RESTON (MAY 11, 2005) -- An alleged drunk driver was arrested after causing damage to vehicles and injuring drivers in Reston. On May 9, 2005, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a Fairfax County Police Department officer was stopped at a red light in the left hand turn lane of northbound Reston Parkway and New Dominion Parkway. Ahmad Mirza, 37, of 13292 Middleton Farm Lane in Oak Hill, Virginia, pulled up behind a car that was two vehicles behind the officer. Mirza struck that car and caused a chain reaction until the officer was struck from behind. Four people were injured but only one of them was transported to the hospital. Approximately $28,000 in damages was sustained by the vehicles. Mirza was given several field sobriety tests and subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated. He was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and held on a $2,500 bond.

Fairfax Police Seek Missing Fort Belvoir Man

FORT BELVOIR (MAY 11, 2005) -- Fairfax County police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 61-year-old man. Richard Lyon was last seen on April 21, 2005, at around 11:00 a.m., when he was walking northbound on Richmond Highway between Telegraph Road and Pohick Road in the Fort Belvoir area. He has not contacted his family since then and they are concerned for his safety. He has been known to have seizures and has not taken any medication for several weeks. The police and his family believe that he may be in danger because of his medical and mental status.

Mr. Lyon is white, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, around 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He may be driving a 2001 silver four door Toyota Camry with Virginia license plates JME-4385.

Anyone with information on Mr. Lyons’ whereabouts or the location of the vehicle is asked to call police at 703-691-2131. Callers may remain anonymous.

Governor Ehrlich Appoints Wade To Wicomico County District Court
ANNAPOLIS (MAY 10, 2005) – On May 6, 2005, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.
named Leonard Bruce Wade to the District Court for Wicomico County.
“It is a pleasure to appoint Bruce Wade, who was determined by a panel of lawyers and laypeople to be legally and most fully professionally qualified for the District Court for Wicomico County,” said Governor Ehrlich. “His experience and ability will undoubtedly serve the best interests of the citizens of Wicomico County during his term.”
Wade, 51, is currently Master for Domestic Relations and Juvenile Causes for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, a position he has held since 2000. He previously served as a partner for the law firm of Robins, Johnson & Wade in Salisbury, where he handled both civil and criminal litigation. Wade also served as an Assistant State's Attorney, where he prosecuted felony offenses including crimes against persons, crimes against property and violations of controlled substance laws. Wade is a member of the Mid-Delmarva Family YMCA and the Salisbury Lions Club. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Salisbury State College (now Salisbury University) in 1975 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1982. A resident of Salisbury, Wade and his wife, Robin, have two sons, Justin and Garrett.
This is a recess appointment, subject to confirmation by the Maryland State Senate in the 2006 Session of the General Assembly. Wade was recommended by the Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission for Commission District 1, which was responsible for conducting interviews and reviewing all available information on applicants before recommending to the Governor, the most qualified candidates for filling the seat.

Prince George’s Police Say Help Is Needed Locating Two Missing Persons
UPPER MARLBORO (MAY 10, 2005) -- The Prince George’s County Police Department needs help locating a missing 14-year old girl from Upper Marlboro and a 69-year old man from Hyattsville, Maryland.
On May 4, 2005, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Celeste Washington got off her school bus at the corner of Dangerfield and Woodyard Roads while being driven home to the 7500 block of Healy Place in Upper Marlboro. She has not been seen since. Washington is a black female. She is about 5’2” and weighs approximately 105 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white long sleeve shirt, blue pants and a black jean jacket.
On May 8, 2005, at some time between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., John Toliver left his home in the 700 block of Chillum Road. He did not give a destination and has not been seen since. Toliver is a black male. He is about 5’9” and weighs approximately 160 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes and a grey mustache. He is also missing his two front teeth. He left his residence wearing a green and blue striped shirt, black pants and a black leather baseball cap. Toliver has a history of showing Alzheimer’s-related symptoms.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Celeste Washington or John Toliver should call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s District V Station at (301) 856-3130.

Annandale Woman Stalked and Assaulted in her Apartment
ANNANDALE (MAY 10, 2005) – On May 9, 2005, an Annandale area woman was chased into her apartment and held against her will. Shortly before 1:00 a.m. on May 9, 2005, the victim was walking to her home in the 4200 block of Whitney Street when she was approached from behind by a man who began chasing her. The victim ran to her residence but was overtaken by the subject at her front door. He then forced his way into her apartment. The victim escaped by locking herself in her bedroom and dialed 9-1-1. The subject was spotted by arriving officers and taken into custody. The victim was uninjured. Raul O. Oqueli-Corrales of 4107 Medford Drive, in Annandale, was charged with assault, abduction and burglary with the intent to commit a felony and is being held without bond at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

Springfield Youth Charged with Bringing a Machete to School
SPRINGFIELD (MAY 10, 2005) -- A machete has been seized and a Springfield-area youth has been charged with taking the weapon onto the property of Robert E. Lee High School. On May 6, at approximately 7:00 a.m., a 17-year-old youth, who was not a student at the school, went to Robert E. Lee High School. While on the campus he and several other juveniles got into a confrontation. The suspect took out a machete, waved it into the air and pounded it against the ground. A school teacher broke up the dispute and the suspect ran away. He was arrested a short time later and the machete was recovered. Detectives have obtained petitions for trespassing and possession of a weapon on school property. None of the juveniles were injured.

Fairfax Police Seek Gang that Robbed Man in Falls Church
FALLS CHURCH (MAY 10, 2005) -- Four men who robbed a 27-year-old Falls Church-area man over the weekend are still at large today. On Friday, May 6, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a man was robbed at a bus stop on Bellview Drive near Glen Carlyn Drive. One suspect came up behind him and threatened him with a knife. A second suspect punched the victim several times and a third man took his wallet with an undisclosed amount of cash. The man with the knife took the victim’s jewelry before a fourth man took his cellular phone. The suspects fled in an unknown direction. The victim suffered minor injuries.
The first suspect was described as white, in his late 20’s, 5 feet 8 inches tall, and approximately 190 pounds. He was wearing a black baseball cap, a short-sleeve shirt and khaki pants. Descriptions of the other suspects are not available.

Alleged Child Pornographer Arrested in Merrifield
MERRIFIELD (MAY 10, 2005) – On May 9, 2005, a Merrifield-area man was arrested after allegedly photographing nude juveniles. Detectives obtained a search warrant after getting a tip that Eric Boucher, 37, was providing illegal drugs to juveniles and taking nude photographs of them. Police report they searched Boucher’s apartment at 8132 Prescott Drive #103 on Saturday, April 16. He was arrested and charged with three counts of manufacturing child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography. He was taken to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and held without bond.

Fairfax Police Arrest Two Men for Attempted Murder in Hybla Valley Area
SPRINGFIELD (MAY 10, 2005) – On May 9, 2005, the Fairfax County Police Department arrested two men and charged them for attempted murder in the Hybla Valley area. On May 7, 2005, around 10:30 p.m., officers noticed a vehicle driving recklessly in the 8300 block of Richmond Highway. After the officers stopped the car to investigate, they were flagged down by a citizen. The citizen reported that a drive-by shooting had just occurred a few blocks away. The officers were able to establish that the car they had stopped was involved in the shooting. Officers then found the victim, an 18-year-old Alexandria-area woman. She was in her car in the area of Buckman Road when her vehicle was struck by a bullet. The woman was not injured.
Officers charged Recardo Clarke, 23, of 7236 Fordson Road #3 in the Alexandria area and Ahmed Elhalwany, 19, of 400 Garret Avenue # E Charlottesville. The two men were charged with attempted murder, use of a firearm in commission of felony, possession of a weapon with intent to commit a felony, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. Recardo Clarke was also charged with driving on a revoked license and reckless driving. Both men are being held without bond at the Adult Detention Center.


Alexandria Man Charged with Abducting Grocery Store Employees in Hybla Valley
SPRINGFIELD (MAY 10, 2005) – The Fairfax County Police Department has arrested and charged a 27-year-old man with allegedly abducting two employees at a grocery store. About 3:10 p.m. on May 7, 2005, employees of the Hybla Valley Home Depot store phoned police and informed them that a man in the store resembled the suspect who had robbed employees one week ago on April 30, 2005. Police arrived and located the man running away. They chased him through the parking lot as he displayed a weapon. During the chase the man ran into a local restaurant and unknown to officers, he dropped his weapon then quickly exited. He then ran into the Shoppers Food Warehouse, located at 7658 Richmond Highway. Once inside, the man ran into a back room behind the bakery. He took two employees hostage and led them to believe he had a weapon. Officers worked quickly to evacuate the customers from the store. They were then able to utilize a less-lethal bean bag round to temporarily disable the man. A K-9 was then sent in to help in the apprehension.
Tebebe Sallassie Tesfa of 1502 Princess Street, in the Alexandria area, was taken into custody and transported to Mount Vernon Hospital for evaluation. He was treated for minor injuries and released from the hospital. He was charged with two counts of abduction and two counts of the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. In addition, he was also charged with robbery and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony for the robbery on April 30. He was held without bond.

Unruly Alexandria Juvenile Charged with Assaulting Arresting Officer
ALEXANDRIA (MAY 10, 2005) – On May 6, 2005, a Fairfax County Police Department officer was assaulted by a juvenile suspect while the officer was investigating a destruction of property incident in Alexandria. That day, around 7:00 p.m., police were summoned to the 7700 block of Eagle Avenue, Audubon Estates in the Alexandria area When the officers arrived they met two employees who had detained three Alexandria area juveniles they caught trespassing in a storage lot. Several vehicles in the area of the storage lot had windows broken out and items taken from them. While investigating the incident one of the juveniles resisted arrest, striking two officers. One of the officers sustained a minor injury to his cheek. After a brief struggle, the juvenile was taken into custody.

One 12-year-old male juvenile was charged with 5 counts of destruction of property, 2 counts of petit larceny and 1 count of obstruction of justice. Another 12-year-old male juvenile was charged with 5 counts of destruction of property, 2 counts of petit larceny, 1 count of obstruction of justice and 1 count of indecent exposure. The third juvenile, a 13-year-old male was charged with 5 counts of destruction of property, 2 counts of petit larceny, 1 count of obstruction of justice and 2 counts of assault on a police officer.

Suspect Arrested in Assault and Robbery of 83-Year-Old Woman
WASHINGTON, D.C.  (MAY 9, 2005) -- At approximately 5:30 p.m., on May 7, 2005, Washington Metropolitan Police Department officers arrested 46-year-old James Aloysius Dorsey for the May 3, 2005, assault and robbery of an 83-year old woman. Officers arrested Dorsey, who has no fixed address, at the intersection of North Capitol Street and Quincy Place, N.W. He was arrested, without incident, for allegedly assaulting a female acquaintance on Tuesday, May 3, 2005, while in the unit block of Q Street, NW.
On Sunday, May 8, 2005, as part on an ongoing investigation, Department detectives obtained an arrest warrant and formerly charged Dorsey in connection with the assault and robbery of the 83-year-old woman. He is presently charged with Robbery in connection with this case and Domestic Assault in connection with the alleged assault of a female acquaintance. Dorsey is expected to be arraigned today.
Chief of Police Charles H. Ramsey expressed his gratitude for the tremendous outpouring of support by the public in connection with this case.

Suspect Wanted for Residential Robberies in Temple Hills Arrested
TEMPLE HILLS (MAY 9, 2005) -- The Prince George’s County Police Department has announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection with several residential robberies in which elderly people were targeted.
The suspect, Derrick Norman Cole, of Temple Hills, turned himself in to police on May 5, 2005. A warrant was on file charging him with a robbery that occurred on April 11, 2005 on 25th Place in Temple Hills. The suspect may be responsible for several other robberies as well. A second suspect has not been identified.
On April 7, 2005, at approximately 12:15 p.m., two suspects knocked on the front door of a house in Temple Hills. They asked the homeowner if she needed yard work done. The suspects then produced handguns, forced their way inside and demanded money. After obtaining money, the suspects fled. About one hour later, the suspects approached an elderly man as he was walking towards his house. They produced guns, forced the victim inside and stole money.
Thirty minutes later, the same two suspects went to a house in Clinton. They knocked on the door, asked about doing yard work and then forced their way inside at gunpoint. After the suspects stole money, they fled.
The suspects are believed to be responsible for two other robberies that occurred in the Camp Springs area. One occurred on February 15, 2005 and the other on March 26, 2005. No one has been injured.
Anyone with information about these robberies is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Robbery Unit at (301) 772-4905. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the other suspect.

Victim of Assault on Central Avenue Pronounced Dead
DISTRICT HEIGHTS (MAY 9, 2005) -- The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in District Heights. On May 2, 2005, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the 6800 block of Central Avenue after an assault was reported. Witnesses told the responding officers that they saw several suspects assaulting the victim. During the assault, the victim was struck with enough force to propel him into the path of a Metro bus that was traveling on Central Avenue. The victim suffered serious head injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital where he was admitted. The suspects fled the area.
On May 6, 2005, the victim died as a result of his injuries. He has been identified as 41-year-old Robert Dewan Walker, Jr. of Capitol Heights.
Presently, there are no suspects and the motive for the assault has not been established. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for the tip that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect. The investigation is continuing.

Prince George’s County Police Announce the Arrests of Suspects in Two Homicides
UPPER MARLBORO (MAY 9, 2005) – On May 6, 2005, the Prince George’s County Police Department announced that it has closed two homicide cases with arrests of suspects and that it has obtained an arrest warrant in a third case. As of May 6, 2005, there have been 55 homicides this year in Prince George’s County. Of those, 21 cases have been closed. Further, detectives have closed 16 prior year murders.
On April 27, 2005, 20-year-old Vincent Donald Middleton was arrested for the June 2004 murder of Paul Green Jr. The murder occurred in the 9000 block of Lanham Severn Road in Lanham.
On April 21, 2005, 19-year-old Darnell Rico Lewis was arrested and charged with the murder of Bruce Beatty who was killed on April 5, 2005 in the 1900 block of Brooks Drive in Capitol Heights.
In addition to theses two closures, investigators have identified a man wanted in connection with the April 5, 2005 murder of 23-year-old Maurice Antonio Brown. That murder occurred in the 8100 block of Allendale Drive in Landover. A warrant is on file charging the suspect with First Degree Murder. That suspect is currently in jail on an unrelated charge.
Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

College Park Fire Death Ruled Homicide
COLLEGE PARK (MAY 9, 2005) -- The Prince George’s County Police Department, along with the Prince George’s County Fire Department, is conducting an investigation into the death of Michael Anthony Scrocca, a 23-year-old University of Maryland student who died in a house fire on April 30, 2005 in the 7500 block of Princeton Avenue in College Park.
Based on several different factors, investigators with the fire department have determined that the fire was the result of arson. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland subsequently ruled the manner of death a homicide.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at (301) 772-4925. The investigation is continuing.